Obituaries Posted by Unger-Horner Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Jan 4, 2025

Kimberly "Kim" Ann Osborne, 64, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025 at UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale with her loving husband Richard Osborne of 45 years by her side. Kim was a daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother to her family whom she always put first. She had an unparalleled zest for life and the countryside.

Kim was...

Jan 3, 2025

Jack Dean Kerns, Loving husband, father and grandfather, age 82, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025 at his home with his family at his side.  He was born on July 16, 1942 in Hector, Arkansas, the son of Albert "Bud" and Goldie (Bell) Kerns.  Jack married Bernadean Lawson on December 22, 1960 at the Baptist Church in Creston,...

Jan 2, 2025

Judith Lynn Palian, of Rochelle and formerly of Naperville, IL, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, with her family at her side, just one month shy of her 86th birthday. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of Herbert and Georgena (Boehm) Brinck. On January 4, 1964, she married Joseph Paul Palian in Cincinnati; he preceded her...

Dec 30, 2024

Sabina Castro, 84, of Rochelle, passed away Monday, December 30, 2024, at the Rochelle Community Hospital. She was born September 8, 1940, in Mexico, the daughter of Apolinar and  Sofia (Hueramo) Belmonte.

Sabina is survived by her six children: Evelia, Martha, Javier, Paola, Lourdes, and Fernando; 19 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be...

Dec 25, 2024

Rochelle

Hermilo Menchaca Torres, 88, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, Illinois surrounded by family.  Hermilo was born on January 17, 1936 to Gregorio and Brigida (Menchaca) Torres in Ojo Caliente Sante Maria Del Rio San Luis Potosi, Mexico.  He worked for the Chicago and Northwestern Railway for many years....

Dec 25, 2024

Felipa Salas Escutia, 74, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at the Franklin Grove Living and Rehabilitation Center in Franklin Grove, Illinois.  Felipa was born on August 19, 1950 to Domingo and Manuela (Granado) Salas in San Diego, Texas.  On August 19, 1976, she married Estaban N. Escutia in Rochelle. Over the years, she worked at Caron International, Eatons,...

Dec 17, 2024

Patty M. Torman, 70, of Paw Paw, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at her home. She was born June 2, 1954, in Mendota, the daughter of Cornelius and Cecelia (Funfsinn) O'Sadnick. She married Scott Torman on May 11, 1979, in Mendota.

Patty was a 1972 graduate of Mendota Township High School. In her younger years, she...

Dec 16, 2024

Evangeline "Angie" Agnos, 89, passed away peacefully at her home in Rochelle on Monday, December 16, 2024 with her family by her side.  Angie was born on December 15, 1935, the daughter of Spiro and Stamata (Glenis) Stavrakas in DeKalb, IL.

Angie was the 1953 Rochelle Township High School Homecoming Queen, and in her younger years enjoyed...

Dec 15, 2024

Carole J. Zimmerman, 90, of Rochelle, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024 at Manor Court in Rochelle with family by her side.  She was born on December 20, 1933 in DeKalb, IL the daughter of Charles H. and Hazel G. (Bearrows) Priess. She married William "Bill" H. Zimmerman on October 21, 1951 at the First Presbyterian Church in Rochelle,...

Dec 15, 2024

Mt. Morris

Walter Dale Coil, 52, of Mt. Morris, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024, at KSB Hospital in Dixon. He was born April 24, 1972, in Rochelle, IL, the son of Walter Eugene and Roxanne (Davis) Coil.

Dale worked at Quebecor Printing in Mt. Morris until the plant closed. He then worked for Graphic...

Dec 12, 2024

Lisa Renee Shaw, 64, of Lindenwood, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford surrounded by her family. She was born November 14, 1960, in Rockford, the daughter of William and Helen (Seff) Whippler. She married Dennis Lee Shaw on June 25, 1988.

Lisa worked for Sundstrand (later UTC Aerospace Systems)...

Dec 7, 2024

Virgil Carl Ewald, age 90, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Manor Court in Rochelle, Illinois.  He was born on February 4, 1934 in Ashton, IL, the son of Earl and Rosa (Hays) Ewald.  Virgil married Juanita Long in DeKalb on September 21, 1957, she preceded him on January 31, 2014.  Virgil served in the United States...

Dec 2, 2024

Peggy Lucille Futrell, 82, passed away Monday, December 2, 2024 at her home in Rochelle with family by her side.  Peggy was born on January 28, 1942, the daughter of Harris and Mae (Fugate) Edds in Rose Hill, Virginia.  On May 8, 1965, she married David Allen Futrell in Rochelle.  She worked for Caron's International for 34 years and...

Nov 28, 2024

Rachel Anne Larsen, 26, of Rochelle, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024, at the Rochelle Community Hospital. She was born July 8, 1998, in Rochelle, the daughter of Shane and Sylvia Larsen.

Rachel was a graduate of Rochelle Township High School, Class of 2016. She worked at Erie Foods International in Rochelle for 4 years. Family was...

Nov 25, 2024

Rochelle

Luan B. Wine, long time Rochelle resident, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2024, at the age of 97. Born in Macomb, Illinois, on March 24, 1927, to Harold H. and Louise (Provine) Bown, Luan lived in Macomb through college. She was a member of the Delta Zeta Sorority, and she received her BS in Education...

Nov 24, 2024

Kings

James Russell Milligan, 71, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, November 24, 2024 at his farm in Kings, Illinois.  Jim was born on April 3, 1953, the son of Robert J. and Ann M. (Miller) Milligan in Rockford, IL.

Jim was a 1971 graduate of the Rochelle Township High School. He attended the University of Illinois,...

Nov 23, 2024

Rochelle

Leo James Gildea, age 87, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at his home with his family at his side.  He was born on April 11, 1937 in Harrisburg, PA, the son of James and Beatrice (Walsh) Gildea.  Leo served in the U.S. Army and then earned his Master's Degree from Seton Hall University.  He...

Nov 23, 2024

Helen Rose Strawbridge, age 90, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at the Maple Crest Nursing Center in Belvidere, IL.  She was born on March 2, 1934 in Cass County Missouri, the daughter of Mitchel and Ethel (Hamby) Watson.  She graduated from Malta High School.  Helen married Neil H.Strawbridge on November 29, 1953 at the Grove Street Baptist...

Nov 22, 2024

Douglas Glenn Zuehl, age 90 passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024 at the Rochelle Community Hospital. He was born April 18, 1934 in Two Rivers WI, the son of William and Etta (Allie) Zuehl. Doug married Swanetta Anderson on June 9, 1956 at the Rochelle United Methodist Church. He retired as a warehouse superintendent at DelMonte Foods. His...

Nov 22, 2024

Melvin Charles Messer, age 86 passed away at Manor Court in Rochelle on Friday, November 22, 2024 with his family at his side.  He was born on December 11, 1937 in Rochelle, IL the son of Leo and Vivian (Landis) Messer.  Mel married Judith Nelson on February 9, 1969. Mel retired after serving as the Ogle County Sheriff for...